Menier Chocolate Factory to revive Barnum

The Menier Chocolate Factory is to stage a revival of Barnum this Christmas.

The musical tells the story of 19th-century showman PT Barnum, and features music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and a book by Mark Bramble.

The production will be directed by Gordon Greenberg, with choreography by Rebecca Howell, design by Paul Farnsworth and musical direction by Alex Parker.

It runs at the Menier, in London, from November 25 to March 3, with press night on December 5.

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